Congressman Baird helps Ag Committee pass Broadband for Rural America Act

Thursday, July 15, 2021
Jim Baird

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Fourth District Congressman Jim Baird (R-Greencastle) has released a statement following the unanimous passage of the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act by the House Committee on Agriculture, of which he is a member.

“Over the last year, we’ve seen the harmful impact the digital divide has had on thousands of Hoosiers and Americans across the country living in rural communities,” Congressman Baird said. “My colleagues and I on the House Committee on Agriculture recognize how essential reliable connectivity is for our farmers, and we agree that Congress must act swiftly to bridge the gap that persists among rural and urban communities.

“Yesterday’s unanimous passage of the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act is a big win that prioritizes our rural communities by making a historic investment in rural broadband that will help us achieve our goal of delivering high-speed and reliable broadband to all Americans,” Baird added.

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  • This creates a conundrum for some.

    -- Posted by beg on Thu, Jul 15, 2021, at 10:08 PM
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    I agree with Jim Baird that the digital divide has harmed many rural Hoosiers.

    That’s why the American Rescue Plan is providing $250 million for broadband expansion. And the American Jobs Plan will take our broadband access to the next level.

    I hope Congressman Baird supports these plans!

    -- Posted by Bunny1E on Fri, Jul 16, 2021, at 11:01 AM
  • Do you know what the entirety of what those 2 plans are? What programs are in them? Why support some multi layered bill because a few parts of it may be good? I haven't taken the time to read and comprehend either bill so I can't ask someone to support or be against it. One good piece with several bad pieces may mean we need to separate issues to get good results for society. Just a thought to ponder.

    -- Posted by beg on Sat, Jul 17, 2021, at 3:32 PM
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    Hmmmm...

    Lets start by getting this out of the way: It's NOT YOUR JOB, NOR THE GOVERNMENT's JOB, MR. BAIRD! Please show me in the US Constitution (y'know, that thing you swore an oath upon) where this falls under the purview of the U.S. (Federal) Government.

    Now, if Mr. Baird wants to use his own money to help rural Americans get internet access, he is welcome to do so. But why would he spend his own money when he can spend yours and you praise the guy for it?

    You want to know a secret?...

    NO ONE NEEDS THE INTERNET.

    It is a convenient tool, sure. But it is not required to live your life. The internet at its heart is simply a bunch of computers linked together in such a way as to simplify access and communication between two computers. That's it.

    All the rest is window dressing.

    I will yield the floor with one final thought:

    IF THE GOVERNMENT WANTS EVERYONE TO HAVE THE INTERNET, ASK YOURSELF WHY? GOVERNMENTS ARE NOT BENEVOLENT. EVER.

    -- Posted by dreadpirateroberts on Tue, Jul 20, 2021, at 7:17 PM
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